Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis find their life altered when their father is falsely accused of spying and imprisoned. Moving to the “Three Chimneys” as a result, the children make the acquaintance of an Old Gentleman, a regular passenger on the 9:15 train, and enlist his help in clearing their father’s name. Written by acclaimed children’s author E. Nesbit, The Railway Children has been adapted several times for stage and film. HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.